Inspection

Question 1

Construction Types

Answer 1

• Traditional
• Portal Frame
• Timber Frames
• Systems
• Frame

Question 2

Can you tel me about …….
Generic order of explanation template

Answer 2

1, Property type
2, address
3, purpose of inspection
4, construction
5, age
6, Potential problems (defects, contamination, asbestos)
7, notes taken
8, valuation impact

Question 3

Why is inspection important

Answer 3

It is fundamental in providing accurate valuation advice and allows to take note of value significant factors which we would not be able to do from the desk

Question 4

Reasons for inspections?

Answer 4

Valuation
Purchase and sale
Leasing and letting
Condition survey
Business rates
Estate management

Question 6

What to consider prior to inspection?

Answer 6

Reason
Competent to inspect
Appropriate PII cover
Risk assessment
Access arrangements
Termos of engagement
Equipment needed
Other RICS guidance eg surveying safely and RICS Valuation Standards for valuation inspections

Question 7

Why do we need PPE

Answer 7

PPE is equipment worn to minimize exposure of an individual to hazards

Question 8

Types of PPE

Answer 8

Hard hat
Camera
Phone
Notepad
Steel toe cap shoes
High vis
Gloves
Goggles

Question 9

Considerations for risk management/assesment

Answer 9

1. Identify the hazards
2. Decide who might be harmed and how
3. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
4. Record the findings and implement them
5. Review the assessment and update if necessary
6. Advise all those affected of the outcome of the assessment and methods of work, or other control measures necessary, to minimize or eliminate the risk.

Question 10

Common sources of contamination

Answer 10

Leaking pipes
Runoff and flooding
Raw/waste
Contaminated building materials eh asbestos
Emissions
Toxic gases from underground ey radon
Historic use

Question 12

How can you establish historic use

Answer 12

Environmental Agency website - particularly useful for checking flood risk
Maps - Ordnance Survey, National Coal Board
**Local Authorities **- planning websites, building control
Free online resources - Google maps
Bespoke reports relating to the property

Question 13

What should be recorded on inspection?

Answer 13

Address, names of parties, weather conditions, Inspection Risk Assessment, location, Description (approximate age, number of storeys, number of units), site, car parking, Environmental Hazards, state of repair, occupiers, recent changes

Question 14

What is a hazardous material with egs

Answer 14

Hazardous materials are harmful to health
Eg asbestos and radon gas

Question 15

What is asbestos

Question 16

What is radon gas

Question 17

What are deleterious materials and egs

Answer 17

Deleterious materials are those which break down causing properties to experience problems
- High Alumina Cement (HAC)
- brick slips
-cavity wall ties
- wood wool slabs
- composite panels

Question 19

Types of office spec

Answer 19

Grad A
Grade B
Grade C

Question 20

What are some Grade A office features?

Answer 20

Full complement specification to contain:
raised floors and suspended ceilings
lift
air conditioning or similar.
- new and demand higher rents

Question 21

What features are in a grade B office?

Answer 21

maintained and finished to a good or fair standard, with adequate facilities.

Materials used in the construction or fit-out of the building are functional but are not considered to be of the highest quality, and enjoy a less prominent profile.

Question 22

What features are in a grade C office?

Answer 22

Usually, a secondary profile and may be above shops or in a non-business location.
Provides functional space